North Carolina Living! Top 10 Reasons to Move to The NC Triangle

When my family & I moved to North Carolina 11 years ago, it was a surprise to many people who knew me. I absolutely loved and enjoyed living in Central Florida. While there are so many wonderful things about Orlando, we now call Cary, NC home. It may not be for everyone, but, here are the top reasons we think residents find living in the Triangle irresistible.

#8 - Mountains - Winter, Summer, Spring or Fall, if you enjoy the mountains, you'll especially love the scenic views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. A day trip may find you snow skiing at one of the NC Ski Resorts such as Sugar Mountain or Ski Beech. If you like hiking, golfing, camping or fishing, a summer escape may be just what the doctor called for. People drive from all over just to see the trees change colors in the fall.

#7 - Beaches - Ahh!Relax on the Carolina Crystal Coast! History and Beauty are plentiful on the Coast of North Carolina. You'll have fun discovering the different beaches up and down the coast of NC. Go for the day or week, you'll love the beautiful sand beaches and crystal views. Visit the historical site where the Wright brothers first took flight, NC's famous lighthouses, or learn about NC's sea life. A short drive and a couple hours, you'll be dining on fresh seafood straight from the ocean. You may even find yourself there during the holidays. For those who have always wanted to learn to sail, a day trip to historic Beaufort might be just for you. There is so much to do you'll never want to leave. Trivia: Did you know Nicholas Sparks's new movie, Nights in Rodanthe, was filmed in parts of the Outer Banks?

#6 - 4 Seasons - NC offers enjoyable weather year round with four distinctive seasons. Just when you're ready for a change-you get change. You'll enjoy the beautiful colors of fall across the parkway and throughout NC as the trees begin to change to shades of red, orange, yellow and brown. Excitement is in the air as school and football crank up the fall season. The sun still shines in the winter and if we're lucky, we'll receive a stunning blanket of white snow to enjoy. What a great time to travel to the mountains to cut a fresh Christmas tree for your home. Spring bounces in with magnificent shades of pinks, yellows, lilacs, and pale green. The community comes alive in the spring with outdoor activities. Summer won't be outdone with its glorious sunshine and long days. Residents cherish the time at the pool or spent with friends and family at BBQ's. Just when you're ready for a break, the seasons begin again.

#4 - Schools (SAT Scores): North Carolina continues to set and achieve higher goals each year. That evidence is strongest in Wake County where the average SAT scores exceed the state and national average. Not only will you find great public schools, charter, magnet, and private schools are widely available.

#2 - Job Opportunities: The Triangle is known for "Research Triangle Park" where you'll find several top employers. Wake, Durham & Orange Counties as well as individual towns are active in keeping and bringing jobs to the Triangle area. The Triangle is known as one of the "Best Cities to Live and Work".

#1 - The People: It's true; some of the friendliest people live in the South. However, Triangle residents aren't all originally from the South. You'll find individuals from almost any state and a large variety of countries. Because there are so many transplants in the area, you'll notice people eager to make friends and learn about each others culture and traditions. So what makes Triangle residents so friendly? Well, I think it's all the reasons I just mentioned and more.

Disclaimer: There are so many people, locations, schools, teams, and events that make the quality of life in the Triangle that I couldn't possibly mention everyone. It was difficult enough to narrow down my list. So, if you're from the triangle and I didn't mention your favorite, please don't hold it against me. However, please feel free to mention your favorite thing about the Triangle in my comment section. Thanks and Enjoy Carolina Living!

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